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CURSO ONLINE DE INGLS QUESTES COMENTADAS AFRFB PROFESSORA GABRIELA KNOBLAUCH
Hi, guys! Oi, pessoal! How are you? Como vocs esto? Antes de darmos incio a mais uma aula, gostaria de deixar uma frase motivacional para vocs, para os dias em que o cansao e o desnimo batem porta:
"Muitas das falhas da vida acontecem quando as pessoas no percebem o quo perto esto quando desistem." Thomas Edison
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Aula 08: Auditor Fiscal da Receita Federal ESAF 2002.2 Tcnico da Receita Federal ESAF 2002.2
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CURSO ONLINE DE INGLS QUEST QUESTES COMENTADAS AFRFB PROFESSORA GABRIELA KNOBLAUCH
PROVA 1
Sugiro que imprimam a prova toda e criem o banco de provas
PROVA SRF Cargo: Auditor-Fiscal Ano: 2002.2
Banco de provas
Read the text below in order to answer questions 21 to 23.
Election fears harm Brazilian economy

Brazils presidential election does not take place until October, but investors are already voting with their feet at the prospect of victory for the leftwing opposition candidate, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. The presidential contender from the Workers Party, better known simply as Lula, holds a commanding lead over Jos Serra, the ruling Social Democratic party candidate. The possibilitythat Lula, a former metalworker, will become leader of Latin Americas most important economy has got the markets which consider him a leftwing firebrand rattled. Stocks have tumbled and the currency, the real, has slumped in recent weeks. Last week, credit rating agencies which access the ability of borrowers to repay their debt downgraded Brazilian debt. Investors fear that if Brazil goes off the rails, the rest of Latin America will descend into chaos as the economic contagion spreads. Although Argentinians are suffering terribly from economic turmoil and a once-proud once country is reverting to a barter economy, Argentinas problems have not o the rest of the continent so far. spread to

21- According to the text, Lulas possible victory in Brazils upcoming presidential election a) would avoid economic turmoil. b) might relieve the economic pressure. c) would hardly impact the national economy. d) already worries the markets. e) would underpin the national growth.
22- The author says that the Brazilian currency has slumped in recent weeks, which means it a) has suddenly fallen. b) has rallied. c) has not been hit. d) could have been depreciated. e) has reached its highest quotation.
23- Argentinas present economic situation is referred to as a) affluent. b) harrowing. c) thriving. d) smooth. e) impeccable.

High level of protectionism

As a member of the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR), Argentina maintains relatively low trade barriers with Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay but applies a high tariff on all goods and services coming into Argentina from countries outside MERCOSUR. This year, the common external tariff rate for MERCOSUR is 13.5 percent. Because the common external tariff rate is applied to most of the worlds countries, Argentinas average tariff rate is 13.5 percent this year, up from 7.5 percent last year. As a result, its trade policy score is 1 point worse this year. In an effort to stimulate the economy, MERCOSUR has allowed Argentina to raise tariffs on consumer goods, in some cases up to 35 percent, while eliminating tariffs on capital goods. Argentina maintains some non-tariff barriers, such as quotas on automobiles. According to the U.S. Department of State, Customs procedures are opaque and time-consuming, thus raising the cost for importers. 24- According to the text, Argentina a) intends to become a member of the MERCOSUR. b) has exempted Brazil from paying tariffs on its goods. c) might soon implement some aggressive market reforms. d) has been given a lower score in relation to its trade policy. e) has kept low trade barriers with the American countries. 25- Argentinas customs procedures are considered by the U.S. Department of State as a) sluggish and transparent. b) transparent, but obsolete. c) obscure and sluggish. d) innovative, but time-consuming. e) both well-defined and efficient.
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26- In the main, the text deals with a) Argentinas wages and prices. b) Argentinas trade policy. c) Paraguays high fiscal deficit. d) Brazils financial institutions. e) Brazils regulation score.
US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore

The reach of Uncle Sams taxman in pursuit of unpaid revenue has apparently extended even to Singapore, despite the banking secrecy laws here in the U.S. The Republic has reportedly become involved in an attempt by the United States tax authorities to identify tax evaders among an estimated one to two million American citizens who have opened offshore bank accounts. The fact the taxman is going to this extent may seem astonishing to Singaporeans. But it makes sense when you realize that all income earned by US citizens is taxable, whether it is held locally or in other countries. The information, which the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hopes will stem the loss of between US$20 billion and US$40 billion each year in tax revenues, is being sought from MasterCard International. This is because offshore bank account holders often use credit cards issued by MasterCard, Visa, American Express and other payment specialists to gain access to their funds from the US. But whether the IRS will succeed in obtaining information such as the names and transaction records of such account holders is still an open question, because of the present US banking secrecy laws.

27- The expression to stem the loss means to a) stop it. b) bring it about. c) sum it up. d) take it over. e) make it out.
28- The aim of the US tax authorities a) could have been to pursue tax evaders. b) has been to restrain the issue of credit cards. c) is to root out tax evaders. d) is to target all the tax haven countries. e) has been to forbid offshore bank accounts.
29- According to the text, a) one or two million American citizens are, in fact, tax evaders. b) deposits made by American citizens abroad are eligible for tax reductions. c) there is a set of laws which determine that bank accounts cannot be surrendered. d) purchases made by credit card may benefit from tax exemption. e) Singaporeans might have their accounts disclosed by US tax authorities.

30- The main subject of the text is a) the impact of fiscal adjustments in the United States. b) a considerable drop in tax revenues due to the American recession. c) a significant increase in tax revenues in the United States. d) the unsustainable pension system adopted by the United States. e) a procedure adopted by the IRS in order to identify tax evaders.

PROVA 1: TRADUO E COMENTRIOS Read the text below in order to answer questions 21 to 23. Leia o texto abaixo para responder s questes 21 a 23.
Election fears harm Brazilian economy

Temores eleitorais prejudicam a economia brasileira Brazils presidential election does not take place until October, but investors are already voting with their feet at the prospect of victory for the leftwing opposition candidate, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. A eleio presidencial do Brasil no ocorre at outubro, mas os investidores j esto votando com seus ps na perspectiva de vitria do candidato da oposio de esquerda, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. The presidential contender from the Workers Party, better known simply as Lula, holds a commanding lead over Jos Serra, the ruling Social Democratic party candidate. The possibility that Lula, a former metalworker, will become leader of Latin Americas most important economy has got the markets which consider him a leftwing firebrand rattled. O candidato presidencial do Partido dos Trabalhadores, mais conhecido simplesmente como Lula, tem uma vantagem sobre Jos Serra, a deciso de candidato do partido Social-Democrata. A possibilidade de que Lula, um antigo metalrgico, ir tornar-se lder da economia mais importante da Amrica Latina deixou os mercados - que o consideram um agitador de esquerda - agitados. Stocks have tumbled and the currency, the real, has slumped in recent weeks. Last week, credit rating agencies which access the ability of borrowers to repay their debt downgraded Brazilian debt. Aes caram e a moeda, o real, despencou nas ltimas semanas. Na semana passada, as agncias de notao - que acessam a capacidade de muturios para pagar suas dvidas - rebaixou a dvida brasileira. Investors fear that if Brazil goes off the rails, the rest of Latin America will descend into chaos as the economic contagion spreads. Although Argentinians are suffering terribly from economic turmoil and a once-proud country is reverting to a barter economy, Argentinas problems have not spread to the rest of the continent so far.

Os investidores temem que se o Brasil sair dos trilhos, o resto da Amrica Latina cair no caos conforme o contgio econmico se propaga. Embora os argentinos estejam sofrendo terrivelmente com a crise econmica e um pas outrora orgulhoso est revertendo a uma economia de escambo, os problemas da Argentina ainda no se espalharam para o resto do continente. 21- According to the text, Lulas possible victory in Brazils upcoming presidential election Segundo o texto, uma possvel vitria de Lula na prxima eleio presidencial do Brasil a) would avoid economic turmoil. evitaria crise econmica. b) might relieve the economic pressure. pode aliviar a presso econmica. c) would hardly impact the national economy. dificilmente impactaria na economia nacional. d) already worries the markets. j preocupa os mercados. e) would underpin the national growth. sustentaria o crescimento nacional.
The possibility that Lula, a former metalworker, will become leader of Latin Americas most important economy has got the markets which consider him a leftwing firebrand rattled. A possibilidade de que Lula, um antigo metalrgico, ir tornar-se lder da economia mais importante da Amrica Latina deixou os mercados - que o consideram um agitador de esquerda - agitados. Stocks have tumbled and the currency, the real, has slumped in recent weeks. Last week, credit rating agencies which access the ability of borrowers to repay their debt downgraded Brazilian debt. Aes caram e a moeda, o real, despencou nas ltimas semanas. Na semana passada, as agncias de notao - que acessam a capacidade de muturios para pagar suas dvidas - rebaixou a dvida brasileira.
Alunos, mais uma vez, questo de interpretao misturada com MODAIS. Clssico da ESAF. Nada de novo para vocs. Os trechos acima apontam a resposta. Letra D.

22- The author says that the Brazilian currency has slumped in recent weeks, which means it O autor diz que a moeda brasileira tem cado nas ltimas semanas, o que significa que a) has suddenly fallen. de repente caiu. b) has rallied. recuperou-se. c) has not been hit. no foi atingida. d) could have been depreciated. poderia ter sido depreciada. e) has reached its highest quotation. atingiu a sua maior cotao.
J vimos SLUMP muitas vezes ao longo do curso. Vamos revisar: SLUMP (substantivo):
queda brusca (de preos) baixa colapso fracasso
TO SLUMP (verbo):
cair afundar mergulhar baixar repentinamente (preos, valores) fracassar SLUMPED = SUDDENLY FALLEN
Assim: Letra A.
De novidade para vocs, s o verbo TO RALLY:

recuperar-se reanimar revigorar refazer-se
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23- Argentinas present economic situation is referred to as A atual situao econmica argentina referida como a) affluent. afluente, muito rica. b) harrowing. preocupante. c) thriving. prspera. d) smooth. suave. e) impeccable. impecvel.
Although Argentinians are suffering terribly from economic turmoil and a once-proud country is reverting to a barter economy, Argentinas problems have not spread to the rest of the continent so far. . Embora os argentinos estejam sofrendo terrivelmente com a crise econmica e um pas outrora orgulhoso est revertendo a uma economia de escambo, os problemas da Argentina ainda no se espalharam para o resto do continente.
Dentre as alternativas apresentadas, apenas a letra B tem sentido negativo, conforme expresso na passagem acima. Vamos nos aprofundar no significado de HARROWING: extremely worrying, upsetting, or frightening extremamente preocupante, perturbador, ou assustador
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Read the text below in order to answer questions 24 to 26. Leia o texto abaixo para responder s questes 24 a 26.
High level of protectionism

Alto nvel de protecionismo As a member of the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR), Argentina maintains relatively low trade barriers with Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay but applies a high tariff on all goods and services coming into Argentina from countries outside MERCOSUR. This year, the common external tariff rate for MERCOSUR is 13.5 percent. Because the common external tariff rate is applied to most of the worlds countries, Argentinas average tariff rate is 13.5 percent this year, up from 7.5 percent last year. As a result, its trade policy score is 1 point worse this year. In an effort to stimulate the economy, MERCOSUR has allowed Argentina to raise tariffs on consumer goods, in some cases up to 35 percent, while eliminating tariffs on capital goods. Argentina maintains some non-tariff barriers, such as quotas on automobiles. According to the U.S. Department of State, Customs procedures are opaque and time-consuming, thus raising the cost for importers. Como um membro do Mercado Comum do Cone Sul (MERCOSUL), a Argentina mantm barreiras comerciais relativamente baixas com o Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai, mas aplica uma tarifa elevada sobre todos os bens e servios que entram na Argentina vindos de pases fora do MERCOSUL. Este ano, a tarifa externa comum do MERCOSUL de 13,5 por cento. Porque a taxa de tarifa externa comum aplicada maioria dos pases do mundo, a tarifa mdia da Argentina de 13,5 por cento este ano, acima dos 7,5 por cento no ano passado. Como resultado, a sua pontuao de poltica comercial est um ponto pior este ano. Em um esforo para estimular a economia, o MERCOSUL tem permitido Argentina elevar as tarifas de bens de consumo, em alguns casos em at 35 por cento, enquanto a elimina tarifas sobre bens de capital. Argentina mantm algumas barreiras notarifrias, como quotas sobre automveis. Segundo o Departamento de Estado dos EUA, "Os procedimentos aduaneiros so opacos e demorados, elevando o custo para os importadores".
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24- According to the text, Argentina Segundo o texto, a Argentina a) intends to become a member of the MERCOSUR. pretende se tornar um membro do MERCOSUL. b) has exempted Brazil from paying tariffs on its goods. isentou o Brasil de pagar as tarifas sobre seus bens. c) might soon implement some aggressive market reforms. poder em breve implementar algumas reformas de mercado agressivas. d) has been given a lower score in relation to its trade policy. recebeu uma pontuao mais baixa em relao sua poltica comercial. e) has kept low trade barriers with the American countries. manteve baixas barreiras comerciais com os pases americanos.
Letra A Errada. A Argentina j membro (member) do Mercosul.

As a member of the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR), Argentina Como um membro do Mercado Comum do Cone Sul (MERCOSUL), a Argentina...
Letra B Errada. No isentou (exempted) o Brasil de tarifas. Apenas cobrou tarifas mais baixas (lower).
As a member of the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR), Argentina maintains relatively low trade barriers with Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay but applies a high tariff on all goods and services coming into Argentina from countries outside MERCOSUR. Como um membro do Mercado Comum do Cone Sul (MERCOSUL), a Argentina mantm barreiras comerciais relativamente baixas com o Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai, mas aplica uma tarifa elevada sobre todos os bens e servios que entram na Argentina vindos de pases fora do MERCOSUL.
Letra C Errada. O texto no menciona isso. Letra D Correta. Se a pontuao (score) da poltica comercial foi 1 ponto pior (worse), podemos entender que ela foi mais baixa (lower) do que antes.
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Because the common external tariff rate is applied to most of the worlds countries, Argentinas average tariff rate is 13.5 percent this year, up from 7.5 percent last year. As a result, its trade policy score is 1 point worse this year. Porque a taxa de tarifa externa comum aplicada maioria dos pases do mundo, a tarifa mdia da Argentina de 13,5 por cento este ano, acima dos 7,5 por cento no ano passado. Como resultado, a sua pontuao de poltica comercial est um ponto pior este ano.
Letra E Errada. Manteve as barreiras comerciais baixas (low trade barriers) com os pases do Mercosul e no com os pases americanos.
25- Argentinas customs procedures are considered by the U.S. Department of State as Procedimentos alfandegrios da Argentina so considerados pelo Departamento de Estado dos EUA como a) sluggish and transparent. lentos e transparentes. b) transparent, but obsolete. transparentes, mas obsoletos. c) obscure and sluggish. obscuros e lentos. d) innovative, but time-consuming. inovadores, mas demorados. e) both well-defined and efficient. bem definidos e eficientes.
According to the U.S. Department of State, Customs procedures are opaque and time-consuming, thus raising the cost for importers. Segundo o Departamento de Estado dos EUA, "Os procedimentos aduaneiros so opacos e demorados, elevando o custo para os importadores".
Questo para aumentarmos nosso vocabulrio. Vejamos:

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OPAQUE (cognato verdadeiro):
opaco fosco escuro obscuro
TIME-CONSUMING:
demorado algo que consome muito tempo para ser feito
OBSCURE (cognato verdadeiro):

obscuro vago ambguo escuro sombrio indefinido duvidoso incerto
SLUGGISH:
lento demorado moroso
Assim:
OPAQUE = OBSCURE TIME-CONSUMING = SLUGGISH
Letra C.
26- In the main, the text deals with Em geral, o texto trata a) Argentinas wages and prices. dos salrios e preos da Argentina. b) Argentinas trade policy. da poltica comercial da Argentina. c) Paraguays high fiscal deficit. do elevado dficit fiscal do Paraguai.
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d) Brazils financial institutions. das instituies financeiras do Brasil. e) Brazils regulation score. da pontuao de regulao do Brasil.
Questo em que o examinador avalia a capacidade de compreenso geral do texto pelos candidatos. Minha dica nesse tipo de questo atentar para o que diz o ttulo e o primeiro pargrafo. Os textos jornalsticos seguem a regra de colocar logo no incio do texto o assunto central a ser tratado. Os demais pargrafos consistem em informaes extras, argumentaes e desenvolvimento do assunto principal. comum que o examinador coloque dentre as opes assuntos que apareceram ao longo do texto, na tentativa de confundi-los. Lembremse: ainda que ao longo do texto um determinado assunto seja longamente tratado, o assunto principal expresso no ttulo e no primeiro pargrafo. Notem:
High level of protectionism Alto nvel de protecionismo As a member of the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR), Argentina maintains relatively low trade barriers with Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay but applies a high tariff on all goods and services coming into Argentina from countries outside MERCOSUR. Como um membro do Mercado Comum do Cone Sul (MERCOSUL), a Argentina mantm barreiras comerciais relativamente baixas com o Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai, mas aplica uma tarifa elevada sobre todos os bens e servios que entram na Argentina vindos de pases fora do MERCOSUL.
O texto sobre qual pas? A Argentina! Apesar de outros pases serem citados no texto, o foco a Argentina. Qual o assunto do texto? Poltica comercial (trade policy). Letra B.
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Read the text below in order to answer questions 27 to 30. Leia o texto abaixo para responder s questes 27 a 30.
US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore

Investigao de evaso fiscal dos EUA estende-se a Cingapura The reach of Uncle Sams taxman in pursuit of unpaid revenue has apparently extended even to Singapore, despite the banking secrecy laws here in the U.S. O alcance do fisco do Tio Sam em busca de receitas no pagas aparentemente estendeu-se at a Cingapura, apesar das leis de sigilo bancrio aqui nos EUA. The Republic has reportedly become involved in an attempt by the United States tax authorities to identify tax evaders among an estimated one to two million American citizens who have opened offshore bank accounts. A Repblica j teria se envolvido em uma tentativa por parte das autoridades fiscais dos Estados Unidos para identificar sonegadores entre os cerca de um a dois milhes de cidados americanos que abriram contas bancrias no exterior. The fact the taxman is going to this extent may seem astonishing to Singaporeans. But it makes sense when you realize that all income earned by US citizens is taxable, whether it is held locally or in other countries. O fato de o Fisco estar indo a este ponto pode parecer surpreendente para os cingapureanos. Mas faz sentido quando voc percebe que todos os rendimentos auferidos pelos cidados dos EUA so tributveis, sejam eles realizados localmente ou em outros pases. The information, which the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hopes will stem the loss of between US$20 billion and US$40 billion each year in tax revenues, is being sought from MasterCard International. This is because offshore bank account holders often use credit cards issued by MasterCard, Visa, American Express and other payment specialists to gain access to their funds from the US. A informao, que a Receita Federal dos EUA (RF) dos EUA espera que contenha a perda de entre EUA $ 20 bilhes e EUA $ 40 bilhes por ano em receitas fiscais, est sendo buscada pela MasterCard International. Isto porque os titulares de contas bancrias no exterior usam frequentemente cartes de crdito emitidos pela MasterCard, Visa, American Express e outros especialistas em pagamento para ter acesso a seus fundos dos EUA.
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But whether the IRS will succeed in obtaining information such as the names and transaction records of such account holders is still an open question, because of the present US banking secrecy laws. Mas se a RF vai ter sucesso na obteno de informaes como os nomes e registros de transaes de tais correntistas ainda uma questo em aberto, por causa das atuais leis de sigilo bancrio dos EUA.
27- The expression to stem the loss means to A expresso para conter a perda significa a) stop it. det-la. b) bring it about. acarret-la. c) sum it up. resumi-la. d) take it over. assumir seu comando. e) make it out. compreend-la.
Essa questo demandou conhecimento de PHRASAL VERBS e verbos. Revisaremos os que j estudamos e conheceremos alguns novos. Vamos l:
TO STEM TO TO TO TO STOP BRING ABOUT SUM UP TAKE OVER conter, parar, estancar, represar, impedir, diminuir parar acarretar, ocasionar somar, resumir, recapitular assumir (cargo, servio, comando), tomar posse compreender, decifrar, elaborar. estabelecer
TO MAKE OUT
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The information, which the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hopes will stem the loss of between US$20 billion and US$40 billion each year in tax revenues A informao, que a Receita Federal dos EUA (RF) dos EUA espera que contenha a perda de entre EUA $ 20 bilhes e EUA $ 40 bilhes por ano em receitas fiscais...
Letra A.
28- The aim of the US tax authorities O objetivo das autoridades fiscais dos EUA a) could have been to pursue tax evaders. poderia ter sido perseguir sonegadores. b) has been to restrain the issue of credit cards. tem sido restringir a emisso de cartes de crdito. c) is to root out tax evaders. erradicar a evaso fiscal. d) is to target all the tax haven countries. atingir todos os pases que so parasos fiscais. e) has been to forbid offshore bank accounts. tem sido proibir contas bancrias no exterior. Essa questo exigia do candidato um entendimento geral do texto. Durante todo ele o autor aponta o objetivo das autoridades americanas: dar fim evaso fiscal (tax evasion). O ttulo do texto j nos d a dica:
US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore Investigao de evaso fiscal dos EUA estende-se a Cingapura
Vale ressaltar a importncia do PHRASAL VERB TO ROOT OUT para solucionar a questo. Conheam-no: TO ROOT OUT erradicar, extirpar, arrancar
As demais alternativas no constam no texto. Letra C.

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29- According to the text, Segundo o texto, a) one or two million American citizens are, in fact, tax evaders. um ou dois milhes de cidados norte-americanos so, de fato, sonegadores de impostos. b) deposits made by American citizens abroad are eligible for tax reductions. os depsitos feitos por cidados americanos no exterior so elegveis para redues de impostos. c) there is a set of laws which determine that bank accounts cannot be surrendered. h um conjunto de leis que determinam que as contas bancrias no pode ser entregues. d) purchases made by credit card may benefit from tax exemption. as compras feitas com carto de crdito podem se beneficiar de iseno fiscal. e) Singaporeans might have their accounts disclosed by US tax authorities. cingapureanos podem ter suas contas divulgadas pelas autoridades fiscais norte-americanas.
Letra A Errada. O texto afirma que um a 2 milhes de cidados (citizens) americanos abriram contas no exterior (offshore). Dentro desse grupo, suspeita-se que haja sonegadores (tax evaders). Assim, uma extrapolao afirmar que todos esses sejam, de fato, sonegadores.
The Republic has reportedly become involved in an attempt by the United States tax authorities to identify tax evaders among an estimated one to two million American citizens who have opened offshore bank accounts. A Repblica j teria se envolvido em uma tentativa por parte das autoridades fiscais dos Estados Unidos para identificar sonegadores entre os cerca de um a dois milhes de cidados americanos que abriram contas bancrias no exterior.
Letra B Errada. O que o autor nos diz que toda a renda auferida por americanos, dentro ou fora do pas, tributvel (taxable). O texto no fala em possibilidade de reduo de impostos (tax reduction) sobre tais valores.
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But it makes sense when you realize that all income earned by US citizens is taxable, whether it is held locally or in other countries. Mas faz sentido quando voc percebe que todos os rendimentos auferidos pelos cidados dos EUA so tributveis, sejam eles realizados localmente ou em outros pases.
Letra C Correta. o que nos informa o trecho abaixo:

But whether the IRS will succeed in obtaining information such as the names and transaction records of such account holders is still an open question, because of the present US banking secrecy laws. Mas se a RF vai ter sucesso na obteno de informaes como os nomes e registros de transaes de tais correntistas ainda uma questo em aberto, por causa das atuais leis de sigilo bancrio dos EUA.
Pessoal, ateno ao verbo TO SURRENDER: to give something to someone in authority because you have to Ex: Both sides will have to surrender their weapons. dar algo a algum com autoridade porque voc tem que entregar Ex: Ambos os lados tero de entregar suas armas. to give a document to someone in authority who does not give it back to you Ex: She was ordered to surrender her passport. dar um documento para algum com autoridade que no lhe d de volta Ex: Ela foi condenada a entregar seu passaporte. Letra D Errada. O texto no fala em iseno fiscal (tax exemption). Letra E Errada. Quem tero as contas divulgadas (disclosed) so os americanos com dinheiro aplicado em Cingapura. No os cingapureanos. O autor apenas diz que eles ficaro surpresos como fato do Fisco chegar a esse ponto (go to this extent).
The fact the taxman is going to this extent may seem astonishing to Singaporeans. But it makes sense when you realize that all income earned by US citizens is taxable, whether it is held locally or in other countries. O fato de o Fisco estar indo a este ponto pode parecer surpreendente para os cingapureanos. Mas faz sentido quando voc percebe que todos os rendimentos auferidos pelos cidados dos EUA so tributveis, sejam eles realizados localmente ou em outros pases.
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30- The main subject of the text is O tema principal do texto a) the impact of fiscal adjustments in the United States. o impacto do ajuste fiscal nos Estados Unidos. b) a considerable drop in tax revenues due to the American recession. uma queda considervel das receitas fiscais devido recesso norteamericana. c) a significant increase in tax revenues in the United States. um aumento significativo das receitas fiscais nos Estados Unidos. d) the unsustainable pension system adopted by the United States. o sistema de penses insustentvel adotado pelos Estados Unidos. e) a procedure adopted by the IRS in order to identify tax evaders. um procedimento adotado pela Receita Federal, a fim de identificar sonegadores. Outra questo de compreenso geral do texto. Sigam a dica dada na questo 26 desta mesma prova. Notem o ttulo e o primeiro pargrafo:
US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore Investigao de evaso fiscal dos EUA estende-se a Cingapura The reach of Uncle Sams taxman in pursuit of unpaid revenue has apparently extended even to Singapore, despite the banking secrecy laws here in the U.S. O alcance do fisco do Tio Sam em busca de receitas no pagas aparentemente estendeu-se at a Cingapura, apesar das leis de sigilo bancrio aqui nos EUA.
Letra E.
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PROVA 2
Sugiro que imprimam a prova toda e criem o banco de provas
PROVA SRF Cargo: Tcnico Ano: 2003
Banco de provas
Read the text below in order to answer questions 21 21-25. Britain's budget When the New Labour government first came to power in 1997, Gordon Brown, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (or finance minister), was tightfisted. He bolted down public spending and increased the tax burden. In 2000 the dividends arrived, as Mr Brown ladled out money for public services. The ever-more more-powerful Chancellor promised romised targeted giveaways in the 2001 budget. This year's budget focused on reviving the perpetually troubled National taxesNational National Insurance Health Service. Mr Brown vowed to raise taxes contributions, more preciselyto bring British health spending to European Eur precisely levels. In his mid-year spending review, delivered in July, he showered still more money on other services, education in particular. But pouring money into an unreformed system may not be his cleverest idea.
21- With regard to public spending, the British finance minister was a) first parsimonious , then more generous. b) generous at first, then more cautious. c) first anxious to please, then more objective. d) popular in the early stages, but now unpopular. e) first concerned with education, now with health.
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22- The text says that, as a minister, George Brown is becoming a) more and more impotent. b) increasingly pro-European. c) stronger and stronger. d) less and less influential. e) more and more tight-fisted. 23- Gordon Browns plans for the National Health Service aims to a) provide more patients with low-cost free treatment. b) permit European countries to imitate Britains health care system. c) help health services to reach the same standards as those of education. d) allow for progressive privatization of health care, on European lines. e) catch up with spending on health care in other European countries.
24- Improvements in the British National Health system are to be financed by a) European direct investment. b) increases in income tax. c) outsourcing of some services. d) higher national insurance contributions. e) Borrowing money from public coffers. 25- The writer of the article has reservations about whether increased spending on public services a) can be effective without first reforming them. b) is advisable in times of global recession.
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c) has ever been a viable economic target. d) can lead to more equality with Europe. e) can really be achieved before mid year.
Read the text below in order to answer questions 26-30. (Re) Brand You This marketing expert and author will help you reboot yourself after a layoff.
by Cecilia Rothenberger
Late last year, as the tide of layoffs in the dotcom sector reached a groundswell, a certain bravado still characterized the newly unemployed. Pink-slip parties were all the rage in Manhattan and San Francisco. Internet castoffs were using their severance checks to travel or just to recover from a massive dotcom hangover. But as the winter dragged on, reality began to sink in: Job = Money = Rent. And with Internet job losses totaling more than 50,000 people in the past 12 months, people who were courted enthusiastically a few months ago are now finding the job market excruciatingly tight. Small wonder that armies of dotcom refugees are now feeling a little dispirited, wondering how to regroup and reposition themselves, especially with a layoff or two sullying their rsums. Robin Fisher Roffer says not to worry. The marketing veteran wants people to build brands strong enough to survive a dotcom flop. Roffer translates the rules of product marketing into a personal arena that helps people find their "big idea" and go after it. Lose the Guilt Above all, promote your authentic self your specialized set of talents and the vital strengths that you bring to the table, inside and outside of a job. Create a personal mission statement and tag line. Your slogan shouldn't hinge on your company or job title. Get to know your audience's taste and package yourself accordingly. "As with any product, it is vital that your
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personal brand resonates with your audience and its specific needs," Roffer says. 26- The purpose of this article is to a) express confidence in the resurgence of the technology sector. b) teach people about the commercial advertising industry. c) offer helpful advice to people who have lost their jobs. d) suggest how people can help the authorities tackle unemployment. e) promote better sales techniques through new technology.
27- According to the article, people took some time to realize that a) they might have to leave their country. b) drinking would have bad effects on health. c) they might need new boots after a layoff. d) some bosses are unenthusiastic about technology. e) it might be quite difficult to find another job.
28- It can be deduced from Paragraph 1 of the text that pink slip parties are for a) rich socialites in Manhattan. b) womens underwear manufacturers. c) bosses planning to dismiss staff. d) people notified of their dismissal. e) workers in the car industry.
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29- The meaning of with a layoff or two sullying their rsums (Paragraph 3) means a) with one or more dismissals from jobs spoiling their work record. b) with a few notable professional successes to their credit. c) bringing summaries of their achievements for their CVs. d) with plans to help refugees and displaced persons settle down. e) having a criminal record which might cause future problems.
30- The marketing expert Robin Fisher Roffer advises people to a) market almost everything they own. b) sell themselves like a brand of goods. c) re-launch a product on the market. d) use new technology to boost sales. e) avoid using any kind of sales jargon.
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PROVA 2: TRADUO E COMENTRIOS
Read the text below in order to answer questions 21-25. Leia o texto abaixo para responder s questes 21-25. Britain's budget Oramento da Gr-Bretanha When the New Labour government first came to power in 1997, Gordon Brown, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (or finance minister), was tightfisted. He bolted down public spending and increased the tax burden. In 2000 the dividends arrived, as Mr Brown ladled out money for public services. The ever-more-powerful Chancellor promised targeted giveaways in the 2001 budget. Quando o governo do New Labour chegou pela primeira vez ao poder em 1997, Gordon Brown, o Chanceler do Tesouro (ou o ministro das Finanas), era mo-de-vaca. Ele baixou rapidamente os gastos pblicos e aumentou a carga fiscal. Em 2000 os dividendos chegaram medida que o Sr Brown distribuiu generosamente dinheiro para os servios pblicos. O cada vez mais podesoro chanceler prometeu brindes direcionados no oramento de 2001. This year's budget focused on reviving the perpetually troubled National Health Service. Mr Brown vowed to raise taxesNational Insurance contributions, more preciselyto bring British health spending to European levels. In his mid-year spending review, delivered in July, he showered still more money on other services, education in particular. But pouring money into an unreformed system may not be his cleverest idea. O oramento deste ano focou-se em reviver o perpetuamente conturbado Servio de Sade Nacional. O Sr Brown prometeu aumentar os impostos contribuies de Seguro Nacional, mais precisamente - para trazer os gastos com sade britnicos para nveis europeus. Em sua reviso de gastos do meio do ano, entregue em julho, ele despejou ainda mais dinheiro sobre outros servios, a educao em particular. Mas despejar dinheiro em um sistema no-reformado pode no ser a sua mais inteligente ideia.
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21- With regard to public spending, the British finance minister was No que diz respeito despesa pblica, o ministro das Finanas britnico foi a) first parsimonious , then more generous. primeiramente parcimonioso, depois mais generoso. b) generous at first, then more cautious. generoso primeiramente, depois mais cauteloso. c) first anxious to please, then more objective. primeiramente ansioso em agradar, depois mais objetivo. d) popular in the early stages, but now unpopular. popular nos estgios iniciais, mas agora impopular. e) first concerned with education, now with health. primeiramente preocupado com a educao, agora com a sade.
When the New Labour government first came to power in 1997, Gordon Brown, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (or finance minister), was tightfisted. He bolted down public spending and increased the tax burden. In 2000 the dividends arrived, as Mr Brown ladled out money for public services. The ever-more-powerful Chancellor promised targeted giveaways in the 2001 budget. Quando o governo do New Labour chegou pela primeira vez ao poder em 1997, Gordon Brown, o Chanceler do Tesouro (ou o ministro das Finanas), era mo-devaca. Ele baixou rapidamente os gastos pblicos e aumentou a carga fiscal. Em 2000 os dividendos chegaram, medida que o Sr Brown distribuiu generosamente dinheiro para os servios pblicos. O cada vez mais podesoro chanceler prometeu brindes direcionados no oramento de 2001.
1997:
tighfisted mo-de-vaca ladled out money distribuiu generosamente dinheiro
parsimonious parcimonioso generous generoso
2000:
Letra A.
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22- The text says that, as a minister, George Brown is becoming O texto diz que, como ministro, George Brown est se tornando a) more and more impotent. cada vez mais impotente. b) increasingly pro-European. cada vez mais pr-europeu. c) stronger and stronger. cada vez mais forte. d) less and less influential. cada vez menos influente. e) more and more tight-fisted. cada vez mais mo-de-vaca.
The ever-more-powerful Chancellor promised targeted giveaways in the 2001 budget. O cada vez mais podesoro chanceler prometeu brindes direcionados no oramento de 2001.
Se o Mr. Brown est cada vez mais poderoso (ever-more-powerful), ele est mais se tornando (becoming) cada vez mais forte (stronger and stronger). Letra C. Lembrem-se: More: mais Less: menos More and more: cada vez mais Less and less: cada vez menos
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23- Gordon Browns plans for the National Health Service aims to Os planos de Gordon Brown para o Servio Nacional de Sade tm como objetivo a) provide more patients with low-cost free treatment. prover mais pacientes com tratamento gratuito de baixo custo. b) permit European countries to imitate Britains health care system. permitir que os pases europeus imitem o sistema britnico de sade. c) help health services to reach the same standards as those of education. ajudar a servios de sade a atingir os mesmos padres daqueles da educao. d) allow for progressive privatization of health care, on European lines. permitir a progressiva privatizao do servio de sade, seguindo as linhas europeias. e) catch up with spending on health care in other European countries. emparelhar-se nos gastos com sade de outros pases europeus.
This year's budget focused on reviving the perpetually troubled National Health Service. Mr Brown vowed to raise taxesNational Insurance contributions, more preciselyto bring British health spending to European levels. O oramento deste ano focou-se em reviver o perpetuamente conturbado Servio de Sade Nacional. O Sr Brown prometeu aumentar os impostos - contribuies de Seguro Nacional, mais precisamente - para trazer os gastos com sade britnico para nveis europeus.
to bring British health spending to European levels para trazer os gastos com sade britnico para nveis europeus = catch up with spending on health care in other European countries emparelhar-se nos gastos com sade de outros pases europeus
Letra E. As demais alternativas no constam no texto. Ateno ao PHRASAL VERB TO CATCH UP: TO CATCH UP alcanar, emparelhar-se
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24- Improvements in the British National Health system are to be financed by Melhorias no sistema britnico Nacional de Sade sero financiadas pela a) european direct investment. o investimento direto europeu. b) increases in income tax. aumento do imposto de renda. c) outsourcing of some services. terceirizao de alguns servios. d) higher national insurance contributions. contribuies mais elevadas de seguro nacional. e) borrowing money from public coffers. emprstimo de dinheiro dos cofres pblicos.
This year's budget focused on reviving the perpetually troubled National Health Service. Mr Brown vowed to raise taxes National Insurance contributions, more precisely to bring British health spending to European levels. O oramento deste ano focou-se em reviver o perpetuamente conturbado Servio de Sade Nacional. O Sr Brown prometeu aumentar os impostos - contribuies de Seguro Nacional, mais precisamente - para trazer os gastos com sade britnico para nveis europeus.
to raise taxes National Insurance contributions, more precisely aumentar os impostos - contribuies de Seguro Nacional, mais precisamente = higher national insurance contributions. contribuies mais elevadas de seguro nacional.
Se haver aumento (raise) das contribuies do Seguro Nacional (National Insurance) para reviver (reviving) o Servio de Sade Nacional, podemos entender que o que financiar melhorias (improvement) no sistema britnico Nacional de Sade so contribuies mais elevadas (higher) do Seguro Nacional. Letra D.
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25- The writer of the article has reservations about whether increased spending on public services O autor do artigo tem algumas reservas sobre se o aumento dos gastos com servios pblicos a) can be effective without first reforming them. pode ser eficaz sem primeiro reform-los. b) is advisable in times of global recession. aconselhvel em tempos de recesso global. c) has ever been a viable economic target. alguma vez j foi um alvo econmico vivel. d) can lead to more equality with Europe. pode levar a uma maior igualdade com a Europa. e) can really be achieved before mid year. pode realmente ser alcanado antes de meados deste ano.
But pouring money into an unreformed system may not be his cleverest idea. Mas despejar dinheiro em um sistema no-reformado pode no ser a sua mais inteligente ideia.
Se o autor questiona se despejar (pouring) dinheiro em um sistema noreformado (unreformed) pode no uma ideia inteligente (clever), podemos entender que o autor tem reservas sobre se o aumento dos gastos com servios pblicos pode ser eficaz (effective) sem primeiro reform-los. Letra A.
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Read the text below in order to answer questions 26-30. Leia o texto abaixo para responder s questes 26-30. (Re) Brand You (Re) Defina-se This marketing expert and author will help you reboot yourself after a layoff. Este especialista em marketing e autor ir ajud-lo a reiniciar-se aps uma demisso.
by Cecilia Rothenberger por Cecilia Rothenberger
Late last year, as the tide of layoffs in the dotcom sector reached a groundswell, a certain bravado still characterized the newly unemployed. Pink-slip parties were all the rage in Manhattan and San Francisco. Internet castoffs were using their severance checks to travel or just to recover from a massive dotcom hangover. No final do ano passado, medida que a onda de demisses no setor pontocom atingiu um ponto crtico, uma bravata ainda caracterizava os recm-desempregados. Festas de demitidos estavam na moda em Manhattan e San Francisco. Rejeitados da Internet estavam usando seus cheques de indenizaes para viajar ou simplesmente se recuperar de uma ressaca pontocom enorme. But as the winter dragged on, reality began to sink in: Job = Money = Rent. And with Internet job losses totaling more than 50,000 people in the past 12 months, people who were courted enthusiastically a few months ago are now finding the job market excruciatingly tight. Mas medida que o inverno se arrastava, a realidade comeou a entrar na cabea: Emprego = Dinheiro = Aluguel. E com perdas de emprego na Internet totalizando mais de 50.000 pessoas nos ltimos 12 meses, as pessoas que foram cortejadas com entusiasmo alguns meses atrs esto agora achando o mercado de trabalho dolorosamente apertado. Small wonder that armies of dotcom refugees are now feeling a little dispirited, wondering how to regroup and reposition themselves, especially with a layoff or two sullying their rsums. No de admirar que exrcitos de refugiados pontocom esto agora sentindo-se um pouco desanimados, querendo saber como se reagrupar e se reposicionar, especialmente com uma demisso ou duas manchando seus currculos.
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Robin Fisher Roffer says not to worry. The marketing veteran wants people to build brands strong enough to survive a dotcom flop. Roffer translates the rules of product marketing into a personal arena that helps people find their "big idea" and go after it. Robin Fisher Roffer diz para no se preocupar. O veterano de marketing quer que as pessoas construam marcas fortes o suficiente para sobreviver a um fracasso pontocom. Roffer traduz as regras de comercializao de produto em uma arena pessoal que ajuda as pessoas a encontrar a sua "grande ideia" e ir atrs dela. Lose the Guilt Livre-se da culpa Above all, promote your authentic self your specialized set of talents and the vital strengths that you bring to the table, inside and outside of a job. Create a personal mission statement and tag line. Your slogan shouldn't hinge on your company or job title. Get to know your audience's taste and package yourself accordingly. "As with any product, it is vital that your personal brand resonates with your audience and its specific needs," Roffer says. Acima de tudo, promova a sua prpria f - o conjunto especializado de talentos e as foras vitais que voc traz para a mesa, dentro e fora de um trabalho. Criar uma declarao de misso pessoal e slogan. Seu slogan no deve depender de sua empresa ou cargo. Conhea o sabor da sua audincia e empacote-se em conformidade. "Como acontece com qualquer produto, fundamental que sua marca pessoal ressoe com o seu pblico e suas necessidades especficas", diz Roffer.
26- The purpose of this article is to O objetivo deste artigo a) express confidence in the resurgence of the technology sector. expressar confiana no ressurgimento do setor de tecnologia. b) teach people about the commercial advertising industry. ensinar as pessoas sobre a indstria da publicidade comercial. c) offer helpful advice to people who have lost their jobs. oferecer conselhos teis para as pessoas que perderam seus empregos. d) suggest how people can help the authorities tackle unemployment.
sugerir como as pessoas podem ajudar as autoridades a combater o desemprego.

e) promote better sales techniques through new technology. promover melhores tcnicas de vendas atravs de novas tecnologias.
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O ttulo e subttulo nos indicam a resposta:
(Re) Brand You (Re) Defina-se This marketing expert and author will help you reboot yourself after a layoff. Este especialista em marketing e autor ir ajud-lo a reiniciar-se aps uma demisso.
Ajudar as pessoas a reiniciar-se (reboot) aps uma demisso (layoff) o mesmo que oferecer conselhos (advices) teis (helpful) para as pessoas que perderam (lost) seus empregos (jobs). Letra C.
27- According to the article, people took some time to realize that De acordo com o artigo, as pessoas levaram algum tempo para perceber que a) they might have to leave their country. elas poderiam ter de sair de seu pas. b) drinking would have bad effects on health. beber teria efeitos negativos sobre a sade. c) they might need new boots after a layoff. elas podem precisar de botas novas aps uma demisso. d) some bosses are unenthusiastic about technology. alguns chefes so sem entusiasmo sobre a tecnologia. e) it might be quite difficult to find another job. pode ser bastante difcil de encontrar outro emprego.
But as the winter dragged on, reality began to sink in: Job = Money = Rent. And with Internet job losses totaling more than 50,000 people in the past 12 months, people who were courted enthusiastically a few months ago are now finding the job market excruciatingly tight. Mas medida que o inverno se arrastava, a realidade comeou a entrar na cabea: Emprego = Dinheiro = Aluguel. E com perdas de emprego na Internet totalizando mais de 50.000 pessoas nos ltimos 12 meses, as pessoas que foram cortejadas com
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entusiasmo alguns meses atrs, esto agora achando o mercado de trabalho dolorosamente apertado. Small wonder that armies of dotcom refugees are now feeling a little dispirited, wondering how to regroup and reposition themselves, especially with a layoff or two sullying their rsums. No de admirar que exrcitos de refugiados pontocom esto agora sentindo-se um pouco desanimados, querendo saber como se reagrupar e se reposicionar, especialmente com uma demisso ou duas manchando seus currculos.
O trecho acima nos permite interpretar que as pessoas no esperavam que o mercado estivesse to apertado (tight), ou seja, elas no esperavam que fosse to difcil (quite difficult) encontrar outro emprego. Letra E.
28- It can be deduced from Paragraph 1 of the text that pink slip parties are for Pode ser deduzido do pargrafo 1 do texto que "festas de demitidos" so para a) rich socialites in Manhattan. socialites ricas em Manhattan. b) womens underwear manufacturers. os fabricantes de roupas ntimas femininas. c) bosses planning to dismiss staff. chefes planejando demitir o pessoal. d) people notified of their dismissal. pessoas notificadas de sua demisso. e) workers in the car industry. os trabalhadores da indstria automotiva.
Late last year, as the tide of layoffs in the dotcom sector reached a groundswell, a certain bravado still characterized the newly unemployed. Pink-slip parties were all the rage in Manhattan and San Francisco. Internet castoffs were using their severance checks to travel or just to recover from a massive dotcom hangover. No final do ano passado, medida que a onda de demisses no setor pontocom atingiu um ponto crtico, uma bravata ainda caracterizava os recm-desempregados. Festas de demitidos estavam na moda em Manhattan e San Francisco. Rejeitados da Internet estavam usando seus cheques de indenizaes para viajar ou simplesmente se recuperar de uma ressaca pontocom enorme.
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PINK-SLIP:
notice that an employer gives to someone telling them that they are no longer employed aviso que um empregador d a algum dizendo que eles no esto mais empregados
DISMISSAL
demisso dispensa exonerao destituio deposio
Portanto, as pink-slip parties so para as pessoas notificadas (notified) de sua demisso (dismissal). Letra D.
29- The meaning of with a layoff or two sullying their rsums (Paragraph 3) means O significado de "com uma demisso ou duas manchando seus currculos" (pargrafo 3) significa a) with one or more dismissals from jobs spoiling their work record. com uma ou mais demisses de empregos estragando seu histrico profissional. b) with a few notable professional successes to their credit. com alguns notveis sucessos profissionais a seu crdito. c) bringing summaries of their achievements for their CVs. trazer resumos de suas conquistas para seus currculos. d) with plans to help refugees and displaced persons settle down. com planos para ajudar os refugiados e pessoas deslocadas a estabelecerse. e) having a criminal record which might cause future problems. ter antecedentes criminais que possam causar problemas futuros.
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J estudamos que: LAYOFF = DISMISSAL demisso A questo nos oferece alguns nomes para currculo. Notem: RSUMS = CVs = WORK RECORD currculo Vamos aprender dois verbos novos: TO SULLY
manchar sujar macular
TO SPOIL
estragar arruinar danificar destruir
SULLYING THEIR RSUMS = SPOILING THEIR WORK RECORD manchando seus currculos = estragando seu histrico profissional
Letra A. Temos na letra D um PHRASAL VERB novo:

TO SETTLE DOWN instalar-se, estabelecer-se, depositar, sossegar.
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30- The marketing expert Robin Fisher Roffer advises people to O especialista em marketing, Robin Fisher Roffer aconselha as pessoas a a) market almost everything they own. comercializar quase tudo que possuem. b) sell themselves like a brand of goods. vender-se como uma marca de mercadorias. c) re-launch a product on the market. re-lanar um produto no mercado. d) use new technology to boost sales. utilizar novas tecnologias para impulsionar as vendas. e) avoid using any kind of sales jargon. evitar o uso de qualquer tipo de jargo de vendas.
(Re) Brand You (Re) Defina-se This marketing expert and author will help you reboot yourself after a layoff. Este especialista em marketing e autor ir ajud-lo a reiniciar-se aps uma demisso. (...) Roffer translates the rules of product marketing into a personal arena that helps people find their "big idea" and go after it. Roffer traduz as regras de comercializao de produto em uma arena pessoal que ajuda as pessoas a encontrar a sua "grande ideia" e ir atrs dela. (...) Above all, promote your authentic self your specialized set of talents and the vital strengths that you bring to the table, inside and outside of a job. Create a personal mission statement and tag line. Your slogan shouldn't hinge on your company or job title. Get to know your audience's taste and package yourself accordingly. "As with any product, it is vital that your personal brand resonates with your audience and its specific needs," Roffer says. Acima de tudo, promova a sua prpria f - o conjunto especializado de talentos e as foras vitais que voc traz para a mesa, dentro e fora de um trabalho. Criar uma declarao de misso pessoal e slogan. Seu slogan no deve depender de sua empresa ou cargo. Conhea o sabor da sua audincia e empacote-se em conformidade. "Como acontece com qualquer produto, fundamental que sua marca pessoal ressoe com o seu pblico e suas necessidades especficas", diz Roffer.
As passagens acima nos apontam a resposta. Letra B.
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With the price of oil hovering near $ 100 a barrel, 1 the discovery of the biggest deep-water water oil field off the southeastern coast has the potential to transform Brazil into a global energy powerhouse and to reshape the politics of this energy-starved starved continent. While Brazils state oil company, PETROBRAS, has known of the field for potential in recent more than a year, it only finished assessing its full potential months. It announced on Nov. that the field held some five billion to eight billion barrels of crude oil and natural gas. The announcement has everyone in the region, and beyond, taking notice. A field that size the biggest in the world world since a discovery in Kazakhstan in 2000 is a potential political game game-changer for Brazil. In the next five years it is conceivable that Brazil could move ahead of Mexico and Canada in total oil reserves, becoming second only to Venezuela and the United ted States in the energy pecking order of the Americas. This is heady stuff for Brazil, a country that only last year became a net sugar energy exporter mostly because of its aggressive push into sugar-cane ethanol and hydroelectric power. All of a sudden Brazil azil is emerging as an energy power, said Peter Hakim, president of the InterAmerican Dialogue, a policy group in Washington -American focusing on Latin America. Everything they have developed, from soybeans to sugar to oil is suddenly working. They have had amaz ing luck. amazing
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There is little doubt that the find gives Brazil new influence against energy players like Bolivia and Venezuela, and not just in the economic competition among energy suppliers, but in the political arena as well. Much to the chagrin of the United States, Venezuelas president, Hugo Chvez, has used his nations oil wealth to aggressively push a leftist agenda at home and abroad. The Brazilian field, known as Tupi, now has the potential to lend more weight to Brazils more moderate, leftist approach. Already countries around the region have been quick to sense the potential threats and benefits. With news of the discovery coming just ahead of a meeting of Latin American leaders in Santiago, Chile, Brazils president, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, acknowledged there during the meeting that he was being treated with a certain deference by the other leaders. Mr. Chvez nervously jested that Mr. da Silva was now an oil magnate. He also quickly suggested that the two nations create an Amazonian energy region similar to the Caribbean and Andean integration efforts Venezuela had been pushing for.
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With the price of oil hovering near $ 100 a barrel, the discovery of the biggest deep-water oil field off the southeastern coast has the potential to transform Brazil into a global energy powerhouse and to reshape the politics of this energy-starved continent. Com o preo do petrleo pairando perto de US $ 100 o barril, a descoberta do maior campo de petrleo de guas profundas na costa sudeste tem o potencial de transformar o Brasil em uma potncia global de energia e de remodelar a poltica deste continente faminto por energia. While Brazils state oil company, PETROBRAS, has known of the field for more than a year, it only finished assessing its full potential in recent months. It announced on Nov. that the field held some five billion to eight billion barrels of crude oil and natural gas. Embora a empresa estatal de petrleo do Brasil, PETROBRAS, soubesse do campo h mais de um ano, ela s terminou de avaliar o seu potencial total nos ltimos meses. Ela anunciou em novembro que o campo continha cerca de cinco bilhes a oito bilhes de barris de petrleo bruto e gs natural. The announcement has everyone in the region, and beyond, taking notice. A field that size the biggest in the world since a discovery in Kazakhstan in 2000 is a potential political game-changer for Brazil. O anncio fez com que todos na regio, e alm, tomassem conhecimento. Um campo desse tamanho - o maior do mundo desde a descoberta no Cazaquisto, em 2000 - um potencial poltico de mudar o jogo para o Brasil. In the next five years it is conceivable that Brazil could move ahead of Mexico and Canada in total oil reserves, becoming second only to Venezuela and the United States in the energy pecking order of the Americas. Nos prximos cinco anos, concebvel que o Brasil possa passar frente do Mxico e do Canad em reservas totais de petrleo, atrs apenas da Venezuela e dos Estados Unidos na hierarquia de energia das Amricas. This is heady stuff for Brazil, a country that only last year became a net energy exporter mostly because of its aggressive push into sugar-cane ethanol and hydroelectric power.
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Isso coisa inebriante para o Brasil, um pas que s no ano passado passou a exportar mais energia do que importa principalmente por causa de seu impulso agressivo em etanol de cana e energia hidreltrica. All of a sudden Brazil is emerging as an energy power, said Peter Hakim, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, a policy group in Washington focusing on Latin America. Everything they have developed, from soybeans to sugar to oil is suddenly working. They have had amazing luck. "De repente o Brasil est emergindo como uma potncia energtica", disse Peter Hakim, presidente do Dilogo Interamericano, um grupo de polticas em Washington com foco na Amrica Latina. "Tudo o que eles desenvolveram, desde a soja at o acar at o petrleo est subitamente funcionando. Eles tiveram uma sorte incrvel." There is little doubt that the find gives Brazil new influence against energy players like Bolivia and Venezuela, and not just in the economic competition among energy suppliers, but in the political arena as well. H pouca dvida de que a descoberta d ao Brasil nova influncia contra jogadores da energia como a Bolvia e a Venezuela, e no apenas na competio econmica entre fornecedores de energia, mas na arena poltica tambm. Much to the chagrin of the United States, Venezuelas president, Hugo Chvez, has used his nations oil wealth to aggressively push a leftist agenda at home and abroad. The Brazilian field, known as Tupi, now has the potential to lend more weight to Brazils more moderate, leftist approach. Para o desgosto dos Estados Unidos, o presidente da Venezuela, Hugo Chvez, tem usado a riqueza petrolfera do seu pas para agressivamente empurrar uma agenda de esquerda no pas e no exterior. O campo brasileiro, conhecido como Tupi, agora tem o potencial para dar mais peso mais moderada, esquerdista abordagem do Brasil. Already countries around the region have been quick to sense the potential threats and benefits. With news of the discovery coming just ahead of a meeting of Latin American leaders in Santiago, Chile, Brazils president, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, acknowledged there during the meeting that he was being treated with a certain deference by the other leaders. Pases da regio j tm sido rpidos em sentir as potenciais ameaas e benefcios. Com as notcias da descoberta divulgadas pouco antes de uma reunio de lderes latino-americanos em Santiago, Chile, o presidente do Brasil, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, reconheceu l durante a reunio que estava sendo "tratado com uma certa deferncia" por outros lderes.
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Mr. Chvez nervously jested that Mr. da Silva was now an oil magnate. He also quickly suggested that the two nations create an Amazonian energy region similar to the Caribbean and Andean integration efforts Venezuela had been pushing for. Chvez brincou nervosamente que Lula era agora um "magnata do petrleo". Ele tambm sugeriu rapidamente que as duas naes criem uma regio de energia amaznica semelhante aos esforos de integrao caribenha e andina pela qual a Venezuela vem insistindo.
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educao
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registro
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to to to to to
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take place come into sum up take over make out root out bolt down ladle out catch up drag on sink in settle down take notice move ahead push for
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to go off the rails tightfisted to be all the rage pecking order
sair dos trilhos mo-de-vaca estar na moda hierarquia
Pessoal, perceberam que as questes esto com cada vez menos novidades? Isso sinal de que o vocabulrio de vocs est muito mais amplo do que quando comeamos o curso! Os estudos vo ficando mais fceis com o tempo e as questes mais previsveis, no mesmo? Keep studying! Continuem estudando! Hugs Abraos Teacher Gabriela
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PROVA SRF Cargo: Auditor-Fiscal Ano: 2002.2

Read the text below in order to answer questions 21 to 23.

Election fears harm Brazilian economy

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High level of protectionism

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Read the text below in order to answer questions 27 to 30.

US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore

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Election fears harm Brazilian economy

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De novidade para vocs, s o verbo TO RALLY:

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High level of protectionism

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Letra A Errada. A Argentina j membro (member) do Mercosul.

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Questo para aumentarmos nosso vocabulrio. Vejamos:

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OBSCURE (cognato verdadeiro):

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US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore

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As demais alternativas no constam no texto. Letra C.

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Letra C Correta. o que nos informa o trecho abaixo:

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PROVA SRF Cargo: Tcnico Ano: 2003

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tighfisted mo-de-vaca ladled out money distribuiu generosamente dinheiro

parsimonious parcimonioso generous generoso

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sugerir como as pessoas podem ajudar as autoridades a combater o desemprego.

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Letra A. Temos na letra D um PHRASAL VERB novo:

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As passagens acima nos apontam a resposta. Letra B.

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